Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
B0D2DF
RGB
176, 210, 223
HSL
197, 42%, 78%
HSB
197, 21%, 87%
CMYK
21, 6, 0, 13
LAB
82, -10, -10
LCH
82, 14, 227
OKLCH
0.84, 0.04, 223
XYZ
54, 61, 79
LUV
82, -18, -14
HWB
197, 69%, 13%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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